Vice Admiral AR Karve took over charge as the Flag Officer Commander-in-Chief of Southern Naval Command from Vice Admiral Girish Luthra at Kochi today.<br/><br/>An impressive ceremonial parade was held at the Naval base on the occasion which was followed by traditional pulling out ceremony.<br/><br/>Earlier in the day, Vice Admiral Karve laid wreath at the ' War Memorial ' prior to assuming command as a tribute to the thousands of martyrs who fought for the country.